Category: International

48-hour ‘silence regime’ starts in Syria’s Aleppo

Damascus, June 16 (IANS) A 48-hour "silence regime" was enforced on Thursday in the war-ravaged Syrian city of Aleppo, officials…

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Smart light that tracks human behaviour

New York, June 16 (IANS) Using the power of the light around us, researchers have significantly improved an innovative light-sensing…

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Abu Sayyaf threatens to kill another hostage

Manila, June 16 (IANS) Philippines-based extremist group Abu Sayyaf has threatened to kill another hostage, three days after executing Canadian…

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Antibiotics can trigger pathogens’ growth in gut

New York, June 16 (IANS) Taking antibiotics for a longer time not only can change the microbiota of our gut…

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New neck collar may protect athletes from brain injuries

New York, June 16 (IANS) Wearing a specifically designed compression collar around the neck may prevent or reduce the devastating…

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Overeating cripples calorie sensing ability, leads to more eating

New York, June 16 (IANS) Shedding new light on why extra weight is so difficult to shed permanently, researchers have…

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Philippines to begin formal peace talks with rebels

Manila, June 16 (IANS) The Philippine government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) which represents the communist…

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Key protein in preventing heart attacks identified

New York, June 16 (IANS) Researchers have found that increasing the levels of a protein in older adults could reduce…

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I’ll meet N Korea’s Kim Jong-un in US, says Trump

Washington, June 16 (IANS) Republican Party's presumptive presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would invite North Korean leader Kim Jong-un…

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Paris attack victim’s father sues Twitter, Google, Facebook

New York, June 16 (IANS) The father of a Paris terror attack victim has filed a lawsuit against Twitter, Google…

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5.3 magnitude quake jolts Japan

Tokyo, June 16 (IANS) An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale struck northern Japan on Thursday. According to the…

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Not coffee or tea, but very hot drink causes cancer: WHO

United Nations, June 16 (IANS) Let that steaming cup of coffee -- or tea -- cool a little while you…

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Shanghai Disney resort officially opens to public

Shanghai, June 16 (IANS) The Shanghai Disney Resort, with a unique blend of Disney magic and Chinese culture, officially opened…

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Being helpful to co-workers may drain you

New York, June 16 (IANS) Helping your colleagues too often can lead to mental and emotional exhaustion as well as…

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Thai temple raided over corruption claim

Bangkok, June 16 (IANS) Thai police on Thursday raided the Dhammakaya temple in Khlong Luang district to arrest its abbot,…

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Clinton leads Trump by 6 points: Poll

Washington, June 16 (IANS) Hillary Clinton has maintained a 6-points lead over opponent Donald Trump after becoming the presumptive Democratic…

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Cambodia named World Best Tourism Destination for 2016

Phnom Penh, June 16 (IANS) The European Council on Tourism and Trade (ECTT) has named Cambodia as the World Best…

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Brazil reports 1,581 Zika-related microcephaly cases

Brasilia, June 16 (IANS) Brazil has confirmed 1,581 cases of microcephaly related to the Zika virus since October 2015, the…

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US Senate passes $800 mn Pakistan fund

Washington, June 16 (IANS) The US Senate has passed its draft of the National Defence Authorisation Bill, including a provision…

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Orlando gunman pledged allegiance to IS on Facebook post

Washington, June 16 (IANS) Omar Mateen, the gunman who killed nearly 49 people at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida,…

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